Knott's Berry Farm: 1,001 Facts, Rumors, and Myths, Paperback

It All Started with a Berry

Knott's Berry Farm is full of rich history, thrills, and fun. California's first theme park actually started as a farm--hence the name. Learn how that farm became a year-round theme park with modern thrill rides and record-breaking attractions.

Disney author Alexa Erekson, of the Disney Till You're Dizzy book series, takes you on a comprehensive tour around the theme park, Knott's Soak City, Knott's Berry Farm Hotel, and even the world-famous Knott's Scary Farm.

• Did you know that Walter Knott and Walt Disney were great friends? Knott's Berry Farm helped inspire the creation of Disneyland.
• Did you know that Knott's Scary Farm was the first Halloween event at a theme park? Today, it is still one of the most popular in the world.
• Did you know that most thrill rides at Knott's are record-breaking in some way? Corkscrew was the first upside-down roller coaster ever (and it went upside-down TWICE ). Today, HangTime is California's first infinity coaster.

Nearly 1,000 more fun facts about Knott's Berry Farm await